1797 H10C 15 Stars AU58 PCGS. V-2, LM-1, R.3. Rich
lavender-gray and cobalt-blue toning embraces this suitably
lustrous near-Mint example. The centers are somewhat soft, as made,
but the reverse is refreshingly unabraded, while the obverse
possesses only a trivial pinscratch in the field above the base of
the neck. Faint adjustment marks on the drapery and cheek are
detected upon lengthy perusal. The Draped Bust, Small Eagle half
dime was only produced in 1796 and 1797, which is also the case for
the dime and half dollar denominations. The 15 Stars variety is
also noteworthy for its small date. Both 7's are small, while the
other 1797 have either one or two large 7's. An intermediate die
state with clashmarks near STATES and a slender radial crack
through the E in UNITED.(Registry
values: P6) (NGC ID# 22ZZ, PCGS# 4258)